Review of Down by Law (1986) by Scott Tobias for The A.V. Club — 16 Oct 1991
Jarmusch's superb Down By Law can be described as many things–a minimalist fairytale, a modern twist on '30s prison dramas, an existential comedy–but it's memorable first and foremost as a richly textured look at old New Orleans and the enchanted bayou surrounding it.
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This review of Down by Law (1986) was written by Scott Tobias and published by The A.V. Club on 16 Oct 1991.
Down by Law has generally received very positive reviews.
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